National Briefing | Consumers: Dispute Over Thongs For Youths

By Leslie Kaufman (NYT)

Published: May 24, 2002

Abercrombie & Fitch, the casual-clothing chain that has frequently buoyed its profile and sales through provocative advertising and products, is courting controversy again. The chain's thong underwear aimed at 7- to 14-year-olds, with some items emblazoned with ''eye candy'' and ''wink wink,'' has prompted a protest e-mail campaign from two Christian groups, the American Family Association and the American Decency Association. The company denied reports that it had withdrawn the items from its shelves. Leslie Kaufman (NYT)